that is

Idioms  

1. Also, that is to say. To explain more clearly, in other words, as in It's on the first floor, that is, at street level, or We're coming next month, that is to say, in November. [Early 1600s] Also see under that's.

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Example Sentences

“Energy markets are inherently global, and there is no possibility of insulating the U.S. from the economic damage that is already occurring and will become exponentially worse if the closure of the strait continues.”

From The Wall Street Journal

So long and so awkward that I give in to the fact that it’s just one more part of the endless torture that is today.

From Literature

“That is the lead singer of Not Your Wild West Show. They’re not only rez famous, but almost actually famous!”

From Literature

It gives you an understanding that is distinctly, wholly yours.

From Literature

“That is a part of life, shiyáázh. As much as we want, we can’t change it. We also can’t ignore it.”

From Literature

Related Words

• especially
• i.e.
• particularly
• specially
• specifically